Fun popcorn flick

Rating: 7/10 (23 July 2005)

This is not a deep movie. It doesn't have knife-edge dialog, it doesn't make you think, it doesn't require lining up more than three brain cells at a time. It is, instead, a pretty and fast-paced action flick.
First, let's do looks. It is pretty. There is good use of color (or lack thereof), there are a few very eye-catching shots (some chase scenes at the beginning and a track following a pipeline, for example). I liked how they portrayed the future: incredible technology does exist, but it's not everywhere - there are run-down bars and trashy cars among all the chrome and gigabytes, just like in real life.
The story itself is very simple. Clones escape from their institution and try to reveal their story to the world. Insert hour-long chase scenes and disposable bad guys. For some reason, SEALS are a dime a dozen and can easily be killed by clones who are supposed to have a fifteen-year-old's mentality. And you know what? We don't care. We're just here for the explosions.
There are a few memorable scenes, and some that reminded me of other movies - the Matrix and Minority Report are the best two examples, bringing on strong senses of Deja Vu. Also, it was nice to see Boromir and Obi-Wan again.
It's not supposed to be brilliant, and it's not. But it's not a total waste of 2 hours, and it's hard to sleep through, so I would rate it a 7/10.